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Creating a hospital care package? Here&#8217;s what you need to know to make it comforting, practical, and hospital-friendly: What to Include: Comfort &amp; Hygiene: Non-slip socks, light blankets, unscented toiletries (dry shampoo, lip balm). Entertainment: Puzzle books, magazines, headphones, or a tablet with movies. Daily Basics: Extra-long phone charger, neck pillow, soft tissues. Personal Touch: [&hellip;]

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CareCard by Give InKind is the personalized, versatile gift card that turns money into true support.
When a loved one is experiencing a life event--expected or not--our first instinct is to ask "How can I help?". Sometimes it can be the most impossible question to answer. 
When you send someone a CareCard, the recipient can turn it into a gift card of their choice* that will help support them in their unique situation. From food, to shopping, to home care gift cards, and more, the CareCard by Give InKind personalizes support on a whole new level.  
Which gift cards can your CareCard by Give InKind become?
The CareCard holder can choose from 200+ gift cards:
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Who can receive a CareCard?
Anyone who is the Recipient of an InKind Page can receive a CareCard! Send a virtual CareCard directly to their inbox and let someone know you're thinking about them today.
*CareCard recipients select from a list of over 200 gift cards.

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A Reward Link is simply the easiest way to give the gift of choice. You&#8217;ll find dozens of premium gift cards, and with digital delivery you will receive the reward value instantly. You are a few simple clicks away from choosing the gift card you really want.

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Give the gift of doing with a Home Depot Gift Card. They are ideal for any occasion.
For those who have lost homes because of natural disasters or an elderly person you love in need of a home renovation (a ramp), a Home Depot Gift Card says a great deal. You can use it to budget project expenses and easily track your purchases online.
Why We Love This Gift: Houses are always in need of a little repair. This is an excellent gift for returning servicemen and women as home repairs can be necessary and/or therapeutic to varying degrees. For people trying to extend the independent living of their aging loved one, little things around the house make a difference. Things like rails near the toilet, a ramp, and similar house renovations can make a big difference. People recovering from stroke often need bathrooms and stairs to be retrofitted to help them in their long-term recovery or rehabilitation. For a family with a newly-mobile toddler, installing a gate or bolting a bookshelf to the wall are both helpful beyond measure. The possibilities are endless.
What To Express in Your Card: How can I be most helpful?

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Get a reliable ride in minutes with the Uber app. This card is redeemable via the Uber app within the U.S. in cities where Uber is available.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it affords people the opportunity to get around. Safely. We love that. For people who are in treatment and too sick to get home from the doctor, to people who are no longer comfortable driving at night, this gift empowers people.
What To Express In Your Card: I know that transport can be complicated. I wanted to make sure that you could get around easily. I wish I were there to do this myself - but in case you need this as a convenience on your terms - here you are! Sending love.

Uber

Get a reliable ride in minutes with the Uber app. This card is redeemable via the Uber app within the U.S. in cities where Uber is available.

Uber - Uber Gift Card

Sittercity's mission is to make child care finally work, with technology that radically simplifies the way families connect with sitters they love, and a wide selection of affordable child care and specialty care options. 
On Sittercity, you can find local babysitter options for in-home or virtual sitting that can help with strict schedules, last-minute needs, date nights, and more. Or, find a nanny for your family that can give care as a live-in, part-time, full-time, daytimes, overnight, and more. 
Sittercity also has an excellent selection of specialty care, where you can find specific experienced help for things like pet care, senior care, and other specialized needs.
Why We Love This Gift: Childcare is expensive. Plus, the gift of Sittercity provides any parent with the support they need. We love this gift because almost any caregiver could use a night (or two) off, especially during hard times.
What To Express In Your Card: You have a lot on your plate right now. How else can I help?

Sittercity: Child & Specialty Care

Sittercity’s mission is to make child care finally work, with technology that radically simplifies the way families connect with sitters they love, and a wide selection of affordable child care and specialty care options.

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Groupon delivers all the best things to eat, see, buy, and do at savings up to 90% off.
Search and browse tons of local offers on Groupon.com to find everything from hot new restaurants to invigorating spa experiences and in-home cleaning or maid services. Use the gift card to purchase any deal or store in your account for a future offer.
Explore your city today with a Groupon gift card, valid for immediate use on any fantastic Groupon deal that catches your fancy.
Why We Love This Gift: With limitless options, a Groupon gift card provides support to loved ones in almost any situation - including affordable access to in-home cleaning services, transportation, pet-sitting services, delicious restaurants, and much, much more! 
What To Express In Your Card: You choose an experience or item you need right now. I am here for you.

Groupon

Search and browse tons of local offers on Groupon.com to find everything from hot new restaurants to invigorating spa experiences and once-in-a-lifetime activities. Use the gift card to purchase any deal or store in your account for a future offer.

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AutoZone is your number one destination for quality auto parts, trustworthy advice, and affordable car care solutions and accessories.
With free services like Fix Finder, battery testing and charging, and their Loan-A-Tool&reg; program, AutoZone has the parts and services you need to get the job done right. Their extensive coverage in-store and online brings you the parts you need fast, when and where you need them.
Why We Love This Gift: This is the perfect gift for anyone with a car, really. We love this gift because it provides options for absolutely anything car-related.
What To Express In Your Card: I want to help with whatever expenses you need right now. I am here for you.

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AutoZone is your number one destination for quality auto parts, trustworthy advice, and affordable car care solutions and accessories.

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Handy is a company that offers fully vetted professionals that provide all kinds of household-related services. They provide cleaning services, handyman-type projects (tv mounting, furniture assembly), retrofitting of specific rooms (a railing in a shower), plumbing/electrical, and much more.
Why We Love This Gift: Need a handyman for two hours? Done. We love to ease the worry of people we love who may live too far away.
What To Express in Your Card: I am so sorry that I cannot get there myself just right now. I wanted to be sure you had what you needed. I love you.

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Good at over 25,000 locations nationwide, recipients can use their Spafinder gift card for a massage or facial, yoga or pilates classes, acupuncture or chiropractic, or over 25 total services. Encourage your loved one to take a break for themselves with a wellness gift card they can use anytime. Available in any denomination between $25 - $500.
Why We Love This Gift: This is one of those gifts perfect in just about any situation. New moms and those facing stressful pregnancies love a massage. When facing illness, those affected do too. To be frank, self-care is often the first casualty of any crisis. When people are incurring unexpected costs at an alarming rate, the first thing to go are the "luxuries." However, those who face highly stressful situations with long/uncertain outcome are precisely those who should practice aggressive self-care. They won't do it for themselves. You do it for them. Pamper them. Let them know you want them to take a break and that their well-being is a priority.
What to Express in Your Card: I hope you don't mind my sending you this gift certificate. There is no one I know more in need of a massage/facial/yoga class. I know you won't do it for yourself - so I wanted to do it for you. I am sending you love.

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Spafinder Wellness 365&trade; - SpaFinder Gift Card

Give the gift of travel with a Southwest Airlines gift card. The perfect gift to send anyone to any of their 85+ destinations. Southwest Airline's gift cards never expire, and they're easy to redeem!
Why We Love This Gift: This gift card never expires. This allows those who need to travel right away to do so - it also offers the possibility of future travel. Appropriate for just about anyone in just about any situation, including people needing to seek expert medical treatment, explore greener pastures for work, or visit a sick relative.
What To Express In Your Card: I am thinking of you. I know there are a lot of pressures on you - financial and otherwise. This was just a little thing I thought of to try to offset some cost. I am thinking of you all the time and I am sending you lots of love.

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Provide the gift of respite to caregivers.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because providing care to an infirm loved one is exhausting and draining. Allowing a loved one the gift of time and rest is a game-changer for families facing long-term care provision. Many caregivers in the sandwich generation are tasked with raising children while working and also caring for their aging parents. This is next to impossible to accomplish. Give the gift of respite to the caregiver.
What To Express in Your Card: Just thinking of doing what you do brings me to my knees. I want to help you. This is just a small thing, but maybe we can sit down and talk about a long-term strategy?

United HomeCare

What better way to help loved ones move than to help with the cost of underwriting the move?
Why We Love This Gift: We tend to love gifts that empower the recipient to make decisions. A U-Haul gift card literally lets the recipient drive. Therefore, we love this gift. This is a great gift for a family that needs to move for work or to be closer to aging parents. When a job is lost, the capacity to take a change and move elsewhere to greener pastures can be cost prohibitive. This gift offsets that reality. Following the loss of a home, salvaging what can be salvaged sometimes means a move elsewhere. Offset this cost with this generous gift.
What To Express in Your Card: I love you.

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Hotels.com gift cards range from $10 up to $2,000, and there's no expiration date or fees. Choose to either email your gift card instantly or order a plastic card to be sent via mail to your recipient. With 150,000 + options and the choice to add personalized messages, this gift card is the perfect gift for almost anyone. 
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Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers peace of mind to your recipient. It offers flexibility in hotel options - especially when travel becomes necessary in an instant. This travel can be the result of an emergency, accompanying a loved one to a specialized medical treatment, or traveling to find work alternatives. It can also be used in the aftermath of a crisis or loss, as a way to provide rest and recovery to loved ones.
What To Express In Your Card: I know you have a lot of unexpected costs piling up. I wanted to help, but also to make sure you're comfortable while traveling during this time. I hope you'll accept this - it's my pleasure to provide it. I am thinking of you so much and send my love.
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